ORGANIC COTTON FABRIC
A HANDMADE QUILT in organic cotton fabric
is a thing of beauty. Not just for the technical skill that it so clearly requires, but also for the passion required by the quilter to produce such a beautiful result. In all ways, a quilt reflects the love and personality of its maker. Nowhere is that more evident than in the choice of quilting fabric.
The choosing of quilting fabric is by far the most important element of quilting. Quilting fabric is largely chosen based on the ultimate use for the quilt. A quilt being designed as a baby gift, often choose pastel fabrics. Organic cotton fabric would be my suggestion for a Baby. Bolder quilting fabric is often chosen for the design of a decorative quilt that will be hung to complement a room. Themed quilting fabric can be chosen for a specialty quilt designed to commemorate a special event.
100% ALL THE WAY!
The texture of the quilting fabric is also important – soft and supple, boldly textured, warm and cozy, or smooth and sophisticated. The quilting fabric speaks of the quilt’s personality . Most quilters prefer to use 100% cotton quilting fabric because of its ease of care.
BUYING FABRIC
Just as important, however, is the quality of the quilting fabric. Do you want to produce a quilt that you will enjoy for years? You must be sure that the craftsmanship of the fabric is superior. While you can easily order quilting fabric online, you may not be getting the highest quality quilting fabric. Give Internet companies a trial run by ordering swatches of fabric so you can examine the quality up close. Once you establish a relationship with a reputable online company you can comfortably continue to order from them. Fabric stores are a more traditional way to shop for quilting fabric. You can easily choose quality materials with the help of a knowledgeable store employee.
THREAD
Don’t neglect the quilting thread when shopping for quality materials. The role of the quilting thread, after all, is to hold the quilt together. Quality quilting fabric will ultimately mean very little if the thread binding it is of poor quality.
The quilting fabric you choose will determine your final product.
If you choose wisely, your quilt will reflect all the care and attention you put in to choosing the appropriate materials.